Do you know what to do if you have been involved in a ridesharing accident? More and more people are using ridesharing services every day. As more people utilize these services, more problems are becoming apparent. 15% of adults in the US have used a ridesharing app, and of those, 17% use them on a daily basis. With this wide …
Nursing Home Abuse has been a big issue in the last 10 years. A new bill signed into law in Louisiana on May 31st now allows the family (or guardians) of individuals in nursing homes to install cameras in their rooms. The consent of the nursing home, as well as anyone the patient is sharing their room with, would be …
Filing an insurance claim is not all you have to do after property damage. Many people think you file your claim and simply wait for your losses to be reimbursed fairly and quickly. As far as property insurance goes, you pay a premium to protect your property and reasonably expect any claim to be reimbursed in full. You may be …
Nobody ever wants to be involved in a car accident. No matter how cautious your driving is, it doesn’t protect you from the person who went through the red light at the intersection. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Louisiana, Douglas McGinity is an experienced auto accident lawyer who will work with you to reduce your …
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an FDA warning to consumers and sent letters to the manufacturers to stop using over-the-counter teething products that contain benzocaine. This is not the first warning about benzocaine from the FDA. In 2011, it estimated there had been more than 400 cases of benzocaine-associated cases. Parents can use the products to temporarily …
Illnesses linked to deadly E. coli in romaine lettuce are continuing to rise, with 28 additional people found to have been sickened by the bacteria since last week bringing the total to 149. As of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that people in 29 states have fallen ill from consuming tainted lettuce. The advisory includes …
Safety on the road usually entails seatbelts for adults, but what about toddlers? Many parents worry about rear facing car seats because of the reaction of their child. Infants often cry which leads to a frustrated car ride. If you’re like a lot of parents, you’re counting down the days until you can put your child in a regular forward-facing …
Workers’ compensation is a controversial topic. Louisiana has a strong workforce. With more jobs, there are more workplace injuries. When it comes to workplace injuries, that’s where a Workers’ Compensation Attorney steps in. Since our economy is made up of so many manual labor jobs, there are many opportunities for injury in Louisiana than in other states. When it comes …
When a loved one slips into senility and their family can no longer provide them the care they deserve, many families look to nursing homes for help. Unfortunately, there are some disheartening statistics surrounding nursing homes and the abuse of the elderly each year. More than two million cases of elder abuse are reported every year, and almost one out …
Athletes and physical education students are constantly in the line of danger. Catastrophic sports injuries killed 50 young athletes last year and every year sports injuries put at least 30,000 high school athletes in the hospital. Catastrophic injuries can never be eliminated in an action sports setting, but through effective risk management, the inherent risks of the event can be …
